TADL Local History Collection

The Local History Collection can be viewed online, and in-person upon request. 

The Local History Digital Collection can be viewed at any time.

For more information about accessing items in the collection please contact the Reference Desk either in person, by phone, or via ask@tadl.org.

It is possible to see items in-person. Click here to download the research request form. A 72-hour notice is required for all requests.

For more information about accessing items in the collection, please contact the Reference Desk in person, by phone, or via ask@tadl.org.

Most of TADL’s family history and genealogical resources are located in our reference Genealogy Collection on the second floor of the Woodmere Library. If you come to visit us, you can also access Ancestry, MyHeritage, and search for obituaries in the Traverse City Record Eagle using NewspaperArchive.

Most of the materials available in the Traverse Area District Library Local History Collection (localhistory.tadl.org) may be downloaded and reused without permission for purposes of research, private study, and education (non-commercial use). Any questions or concerns about the use of LHC materials should be directed to ask@tadl.org.

When using the LHC materials, please credit "Traverse Area District Library Local History Collection" and include the catalog URL of the item to allow others to access the original material. Here is an example for citing an item:

"Image courtesy of Traverse Area District Library Local History Collection, https://localhistory.tadl.org/items/show/14906."

In order to use materials from the Local History Collection for publication purposes (i.e. signage, book publication, documentaries) you will need to complete the publication agreement form. Email the form to localhistory@tadl.org.